28 postdoctoral researcher jobs found in Philadelphia

Postdoctoral Researcher - Biostatistics Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Sep 15, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Levy Department: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI) Number of position: 1 Open to applications from the US citizens and foreign nationals We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Epidemiology, Entomology or Architecture for an interdisciplinary project on 3D printed housing and health. We are seeking individuals with experience conducting fieldwork, and the skills to oversee fieldwork, develop protocols and data collection methods. The project will include household sampling of insects, mold, and other abiotic public health threats. The project includes adaptive sampling methods, familiarity with coding and quantitative skills will be necessary, but are not required to apply. Field sites are not yet determined, and may include 3d printed and conventional housing in a number...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging Location: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Nov 25, 2025 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Sudipto Dolui, PhD and John Detre, MD Department: Radiology and Neurology Funding Sources: Grant Number of Positions : 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply The Detre Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, under the mentorship of Dr. John Detre and Dr. Sudipto Dolui, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team investigating brain aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through advanced neuroimaging methods. This position will support multiple NIH funded projects aimed at improving understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of aging and neurodegeneration and at developing advanced biomarkers of vascular brain health. Our lab conducts clinical and translational research utilizing structural, functional, and...

Postdoctoral Researcher, Translational Human Reproductive Biology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 24, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Kathleen O'Neill MD MSTR Department: OBGYN Research Funding Source Type: PI Grant Number of Positions: 1 Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. The O'Neill Lab in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational research program focused on the female reproductive tract. Our overarching goal is to understand the cellular and molecular basis of implantation, endometrial regeneration, and gynecologic disease, and to translate those discoveries into new therapies for infertility and other disorders of women's health. The lab works almost exclusively in human systems. Ongoing projects include:...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Adversity and Health at the University of Pennsylvania's Population Studies Center (PSC) Location: University of Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 10, 2026 Deadline: The Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health (MLSFH; https://www.MLSFHresearch.org) at the University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for a postdoctoral researcher to support a NICHD funded 5-year project on Adversities, Health and Resilience in Early Adulthood. This novel project builds on a quarter-century of social and contextual MLSFH data. Starting in 2017, the project captured prospective data from a new cohort of over 2,000 MLSFH children as they moved through adolescence. They are now entering young adulthood, and the next phase of the project will examine how earlier childhood adversity influences sexual, reproductive and mental health, and how it is transmitted across generations to their children. The new study will provide unparalleled insights into how adversities...

Research Associate – Comparative Psychology in Animals Location: Kennett Square, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Clinical Studies - New Bolton Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on developing novel, non-invasive, automated, and objective approaches to assessing sow welfare and well-being. The successful candidate will play a central role in executing controlled behavioral experiments, implementing computer vision-based monitoring systems, and researching chronic biomarkers of welfare in pigs at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's Swine Teaching and Research Center. This position involves a combination of on-farm experimental work, data acquisition using advanced sensing technologies, and quantitative data analysis, with close collaboration with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Thomas Parsons, and...

Research Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: Sep 25, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of causal inference and machine learning methods. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, SAS) and proficiency in analyzing and interpreting health outcomes, along with a demonstrated aptitude for working with state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, Overleaf/LaTeX, GitHub, and reproducible research pipelines. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated record of first- or senior-authored peer-reviewed publications in statistical methodology,...

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Philosophy, Politics and Economics University of Pennsylvania Location: PPE Program, University of Pennylvania (Philadelphia, PA) Open Date: Sep 22, 2026 Deadline: The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Program at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship beginning Fall 2027 (appointment start date July 1, 2027). The fellowship lasts one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to four additional years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and funding. This position is designed to support a talented economist working in behavioral or experimental economics, or a related PPE area. Duties include pursuing an independent research agenda and teaching three (3) courses each academic year, consisting of two (2) advanced interdisciplinary seminars and one (1) research seminar focused on training a small cohort of students in field-specific research methods. Seminar...

Postdoctoral Fellow in Senescence, Aging and Inflammation Location: University of Pennsylvania - Penn Dental Medicine Open Date: Sep 18, 2026 Deadline: The Opportunity A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Dana T. Graves at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontics. The fellow will investigate mechanisms by which cellular senescence and inflammation intersect to alter age-associated pathogenesis. The position integrates experimental biology with single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), 10x Genomics Xenium spatial transcriptomics, quantitative imaging, and molecular and cellular validation to define disease-associated cell states, inflammatory signaling networks, and potential therapeutic targets. Research Focus The research program will examine how senescent cell states and inflammatory signals influence pathology that enhances aging-linked pathology using a periodontal mouse model and human...

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Division of Experimental Pathology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Applicants must show evidence of strong postdoctoral or fellowship experience, demonstrating excellent research accomplishments, intellectual independence, and leadership promise. They must have a clear record of productivity and ingenuity, a high likelihood of securing extramural funding, and a desire to take advantage of our unique collaborative environment. Teaching responsibilities may include providing an outstanding training environment for undergraduate, graduate...

Assistant Professor - Clinical Neuropsychologist - AC Track Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 16, 2026 Deadline: Sep 16, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and assessment of neurologic populations, including those with epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, dementia and neuro-oncology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The candidate should be licensed (or license eligible) in Pennsylvania, have completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology according to the Houston Conference Guidelines and be eligible for board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Applicants will have a minimum of two years of experience...

Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genetics and Genomics (Summer 2027) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 14, 2026 Deadline: Dec 09, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The mission of the 3-year Penn Postdoctoral Training Program in the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genetics and Genomics, supported by a training grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute, is to prepare junior scholars for success as creative, independent investigators in the field of ELSI research. Fellows will participate fully in the life of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, which is among the world's leading bioethics departments, and will engage with the outstanding genetic medicine, science, and ELSI communities at Penn. Fellows will receive a generous annual stipend, benefits, and funds for academic books and travel. When appropriate to their prior training and career goals, ELSI fellows may pursue a...

Psychologist & Clinical Director, Perinatal Psychosocial, Center for Fetal Diagnoses & Treatment - Academic Clinician Track - CHOP Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Sep 11, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. The selected candidate will also serve as the Clinical Director/Psychologist, Perinatal Psychosocial in the Center for Fetal Diagnoses and Treatment. Expertise is required in the specific area of the provision of maternal mental health, perinatal psychology and consultation-liaison psychology services, as well as evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for families facing complex fetal diagnoses and high-risk pregnancies. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and...

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track, Neonatology Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 17, 2025 Deadline: Nov 17, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Neonatology & Newborn Services in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics or Internal Medicine. Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as formal lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical responsibilities may include consultations for high risk neonatology and maternal and fetal conditions, as well as prenatal genetic diagnosis. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include a...

Tenured Associate or Full Professor in Jewish Studies Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the Julie Beren Platt and Marc E. Platt Professorship in Jewish Studies, at the rank of tenured Associate or Full Professor. We seek a scholar who specializes in early modern or modern Jewish Studies. The primary appointment will be in one of the following three departments: Francophone, Italian & Germanic Studies ; Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures ; or Religious Studies . The candidate will also be expected to be an active member of the Jewish Studies Program. Applicants should demonstrate expertise and training in both Jewish Studies and in the field of departmental appointment, including the ability to work in relevant languages. The successful candidate must be an accomplished scholar as well as a dedicated and dynamic teacher. Applicants...

Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 07, 2026 Deadline: Jan 07, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques appropriate for the understanding of the interplay of epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to cancer epigenetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and...

Clinician Educator, Addiction Psychiatry (Senior Rank Faculty) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 09, 2026 Deadline: Sep 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of mechanisms underpinning substance use and the treatment of substance use and misuse. Applicants with experience in novel therapeutics (e.g., psychedelics, incretin mimetics) in the treatment of substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D degree. Board certification in Psychiatry is required. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as lecture opportunities within the department. Clinical...

Chemistry Department, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 03, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) invites applications for a tenure-track position in the broadly defined area of energy research. This field encompasses the traditional areas of Chemistry with an emphasis on fundamental and applied topics that relate to energy conversion, energy utilization, energy-related materials, and sustainability. We are particularly interested in candidates who develop and/or utilize advanced experimental methodologies to address pressing challenges in energy science. Penn Chemistry, a department in the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), is collaborative and interactive. The traditional sub-fields of physical, biological, inorganic, and organic chemistry serve as a framework from which experimental and theoretical research emerge. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration...

Chemistry Department, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Sep 03, 2026 Deadline: Chemistry Department, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry University of Pennsylvania: School of Arts and Sciences The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The appointment will be in the broadly defined area of Organic Chemistry. The candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program and participate in the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. Penn Chemistry, a department in the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), is collaborative and interactive. The traditional sub-fields of biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry serve as a framework from which experimental and theoretical research emerge. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration are...

Full-time Research Associate, Department of Oral Medicine Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Date: Aug 20, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate position within the Academic Support Staff. The Research Associate will report to Dr. Cagla Akay-Espinoza. The successful candidate will participate in a research program that uses state-of-the-art technologies and experimental models to identify and characterize discrete cell subtypes within complex multicellular environments. The Research Associate will conduct laboratory studies involving molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models. Responsibilities may also include experimental design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and contributions to grant applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research...